South Africa·UniversityAIMS Structured Master's Scholarship 2026
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in May
Funding guide · updated 2026-10-19
Scholarships in Rwanda for international students
In short
- Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students in Rwanda, of which 1 cover tuition in full.
- 1 comes from universities themselves.
- By level: Master's (4), Bachelor's (1), PhD (1).
- 2 of these are restricted to specific nationalities; 2 carry no nationality restriction we could verify.
Rwanda funding by the numbers
- Scholarships listed
- 4
- Cover full tuition
- 1
- Distinct funders
- 4
Every scholarship we list for Rwanda
University awards (1)
Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the program first.
South Africa·UniversityNGO awards (3)
Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.
South Africa·NGORUFORUM Graduate Scholarships 2026
Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
Fully funded
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Varies by programme
Rwanda·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at African Leadership University (ALU)
Mastercard Foundation
Varies by university
bachelormaster
Open·Next: Check with the funder
Rwanda·NGOMastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa)
Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University Africa
The Foundation's institution listing does not itemise the award; application, decisions, deadlines and admission fees are managed by the partner institution.
Master's
Open·Next: Application windows are set and announced by Carnegie Mellon University Africa; the Foundation's institution listing publishes no date.
Who can apply
By level of study
Awards reserved for specific nationalities
What this list does not tell you
- 4 of the 4 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
- Nationality eligibility is recorded for 2 of 4 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
- Funding in Rwanda changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programs get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.
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Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Rwanda for international students?▾
Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students studying in Rwanda. 1 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Rwanda?▾
Yes. 1 of the 4 awards listed for Rwanda are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.
Do universities in Rwanda offer their own scholarships?▾
Yes — 1 of the 4 awards listed for Rwanda are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programs but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.
Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Rwanda?▾
It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Rwanda are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the program first. Government and foundation programs vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.
Are scholarships in Rwanda restricted by nationality?▾
2 of the 4 awards listed here are limited to citizens of particular countries, often through a development or bilateral agreement. The remaining 2 carry no nationality restriction that we could verify, which usually means they are open to any international applicant who meets the academic criteria.
Funding in other destinations
Elsewhere in Africa
Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions program catalog as of 2026-10-19. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.